A Delightful New Book About Countries That Have "Fallen Off the Map"

We think it's an ideal holiday gift, and we say that having no affiliation whatsoever to the book. | Frommer's

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Freedom Trail: A New Walking Tour of the D.C. Area's Underground Railroad

A new guided walking tour near Washingon, D.C., explores the area's African American history and hidden connection to the Underground Railroad. 

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Cruise Lines Need Guinea Pigs to Try Out Virus Safety Protocols on Voyages

Now that CDC has issued its requirements, the U.S. cruise industry finally has a path for its safe return. | Frommer's

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Iconic Neon Cowgirl "Vegas Vickie" Kicking It Again at New Casino

The Vegas Vickie neon cowgirl has been installed inside the brand-new Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. | Frommer's

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Disney Will Never Be the Same: A Litany of Layoff Devastation

Disney's parks fired nearly all of their entertainers this week. The Disney you knew is gone. | Frommer's

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New Rules Transform New York City Into a Wonderful, Open-Air Bazaar

In a fun new idea to boost business, New York City is allowing its shops to take over the streets. | Frommer's

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WATCH: Kazakhstan Makes Nice—Very Nice!—with Borat By Taking His Catchphrase

Though ridiculed in the Borat films, Kazakhstan has adopted the title character's catchphrase as a tourism slogan. | Frommer's

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Pauline Frommer: A Worthy Vacation Rental Search Aggregator Has Arrived

Vacation Home Rents aggregates the home rental sites, and we approve. | Frommer's

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Get Ready: Travel Is Becoming More Expensive and More Exclusive

The price of travel will be going up. If you want to see the world again, it's time to re-learn budget travel. | Frommer's

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Costa Rica Fully Reopens to Tourism—No Test, No Quarantine Required

On November 1, Costa Rica opens to all international travelers—no quarantine or Covid-19 testing required. | Frommer's

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Dingle, Ireland's Beloved Dolphin, Fungie, Has Disappeared

Fungie had been cavorting in the waters off the small Irish town for over 37 years, much to the delight of visitors and locals alike. | Frommer's

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Where Great Artists Worked: America's Historic Homes and Studios

In an exclusive book excerpt, Guide to Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios takes you to places where artists were inspired to create some of the U.S.A.'s greatest art.

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The Word Is Out: Language Museum Opens in D.C.

Planet Word, an interactive museum dedicated to language—written, spoken, and signed—opens in downtown Washington, D.C., on May 31. | Frommer's

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In a Trial to Rescue Travel, Canada to Test International Arrivals at One Airport

A pilot program to test all international arrivals for Covid-19 is being tested at Calgary's airport. | Frommer's

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WATCH: Rare Waterfalls Appear All Over Australia's Uluru

After heavy rainfall in Australia's Northern Territory, rare waterfalls were spotted cascading from the surface of the Uluru monolith. | Frommer's

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Southwest Airlines to Start Filling Every Seat Again, Despite Covid

As of Dec. 1, Southwest Airlines will no longer give passengers the space to leave middle seats vacant. | Frommer's

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Feeling Stressed? Watch These Soothing Aerial Videos of Icelandic Scenery

Fly over Iceland's spectacular landscapes with Icelandair's soothing aerial videos. | Frommer's

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The Frommer's Gift Guide for 2020: Stuff for Road Trips and How We Travel Now

Treat your loved ones to some of these cool gadgets, inventions, and gifts that make travel smarter, easier, and better.

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Pauline Frommer: Thanks to 2020, Airbnb Isn't Always the Cheapest Option Anymore

As with so many things, the pandemic is creating its own winners and losers in the lodgings field. | Frommer's

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Can You Find the Secret Location of Mississippi’s Tiniest Museum?

The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum: tiny displays of weird items at an undisclosed location in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi. | Frommer's

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Bid for a Piece of Hotel History in the Waldorf Astoria Auction

Manhattan's Waldorf Astoria New York is auctioning off furnishings from the hotel's illustrious 90-year history. | Frommer's

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The Hotels Where Big TV Shows and Sports Quarantined for Their Pandemic Seasons

The Covid-19 pandemic forced some entertainment and sports institutions to hole up during production. Here's where they stayed.

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Take a Cinematic Driving Tour Through the Hometown of the “Halloween” Creator

Bowling Green, Kentucky, offers a free, self-guided driving tour of sites from the life and work of horror master John Carpenter. | Frommer's

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Is This The Strongest Proof Yet Flying Is Safe? See These New Military-Grade Tests

The Department of Defense, supported by United Airlines, conducts rigorous tests for aerosol particles in flight. | Frommer's

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Oh, Great. Now That Icelandic Volcano Looks Like It Could Erupt Again

Iceland's Grímsvötn volcano, which disrupted flights in 2011, looks like it may erupt again. | Frommer's

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The QE2 Returns to Service as a Hotel While the Queen Mary's Prospects Sink

The Queen Elizabeth 2 accepts guests once again while the Queen Mary's future becomes cloudier. | Frommer's

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Amazing New Observatory Floats Two Miles Up in the Italian Alps

A futuristic observation deck in the Italian Alps is designed to give visitors the feeling of floating high over the mountains. | Frommer's

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Alaska's Fat Bear Week Crowns Heavyweight Champ

A winner has been declared for Fat Bear Week 2020 at Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve. | Frommer's

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WATCH: Spectacular Drone Footage of Cruise Ships Being Scrapped in Turkey

Watch cruise ships being dismantled for scrap at the shipyards of Turkey, and learn about how it works. | Frommer's

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How to Find the Best Rates for Last-Minute Car Rentals

Save money when you rent a car—every time—using our time-tested, expert-approved tips

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Beach Escapes Americans Can Travel to Without Quarantine This Winter

Hoping to get away to some place with sun and sand this winter? These popular beach destinations are accepting American tourists without quarantine. 

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The Department of Transportation Says It's Not There to Ensure Passenger Safety

In a letter declining to issue mask regulations, the DOT defines its role as the protector of profits, not people. | Frommer's

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After 3,000 Years, Wild Tasmanian Devils Return to Mainland Australia

Tasmanian devils have been reintroduced to the Australian mainland after going extinct there some 3,000 years ago. | Frommer's

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London's Iconic Red Boxes Reborn as Shops: Phone Booth Curry for Lunch?

An urgent need for cheap rent in Britain is leading entrepeneurs to the famous red phone booth. The next time you visit London, this tourist icon may be more likely to serve as a cafe, newsstand, or souvenir stall.

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Rare Good News: Venice's Long-Awaited Flood Protection System Works!

The MOSE project was activated for the first time on October 3, and kept the city dry despite heavy rains and high winds. | Frommer's

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Luxury Rock Star Tour Buses Become A Travel Option in This Pandemic

You can now rent the high-end motor coaches rock stars use, complete with a professional driver. | Frommer's

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Accidentally Wes Anderson: A Worldwide Hunt for the Director's Just-So Aesthetic

Based on the viral Instagram phenomenon, Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval gathers photos of places around the world with an idiosyncratic, pastel-hued symmetry that recalls the film director's work. 

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Berlin's Long-Delayed Airport Is Finally About to Open—for Real This Time

After years of delays and cost overruns, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is finally set to open—for real this time—on October 31. | Frommer's

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Teenager Creates Fun New Video Travel Guessing Game

A free online travel game by a teen developer challenges players to identify places using only short video clips. | Frommer's

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JetBlue Can Now Hook Up All Its Passengers with Saliva-Based Virus Tests

JetBlue has introduced an optional program for testing its passengers for Covid-19 ahead of travel. | Frommer's

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